HONOLULU – Gov. David Ige has received a list of nominees from the Judicial Selection Commission for the vacancy created by the retirement of former Circuit Judge Steven S. Alm. Alm retired in August 2016.

The commission submitted the list of nominees to the governor on Jan. 12, after careful evaluation and investigation into the background and qualifications of each applicant.

The nominees are:

James H. Ashford – Judge, District Court of the First Circuit

Todd W. Eddins – Attorney, Todd Eddins, Attorney at Law

Jeffrey A. Hawk – Attorney at Law

Keith K. Hiraoka – Attorney/Managing Partner Roeca Luria Hiraoka LLP

Catherine H. Remigio – Judge, Family Court of the First Circuit

Paul B. K. Wong – Judge, District Court of the First Circuit

Gov. Ige will interview each nominee and is seeking public comment on the governor’s website at governor.hawaii.gov – Contact the Governor.